Earl F. MorrisEndowed Scholarship Program

This scholarship program was started in 1992 in memory of Earl F. Morris, long time trustee and volunteer for The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC), graduate of Wittenberg University, and founding partner of the Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur law firm in Columbus. The donors' intent is to distribute annually the memorial fund earnings as scholarships to promising and dedicated pre-law students. A representative of the Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur law firm will serve on the selection committee. Decisions will be based on the submitted information. Any student who will be a senior in the 2017-2018 academic year and is enrolled at an OFIC member institution is eligible to apply. Scholarship awards will be added to scholars' financial aid packages.

The applicant must meet the following criteria:

U.S. citizen

Qualify for financial aid

Enrolled full-time in an OFIC member college

Pre-law student (applicant's intent, not necessarily major)

Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA

Senior class rank for the 2017-2018 academic year

Demonstrate strong leadership skill

Involved in campus and/or community activities

The following application materials are required:

Online application, including a 1-2 page personal statement

Faculty recommendation

Verification of financial need

Approval of pre-law advisor

An official copy of your college transcript

Deadline for completion of the application extended to May 15, 2017

The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges efficiently solicits financial support from corporations, foundations and other donors and distributes those funds to our member colleges and universities for educational programs, scholarships and collaborative efforts.